The Bundesliga offers what many consider the world's best away fan experience. German football law mandates a minimum 10% of stadium capacity (or 3,000 seats, whichever is greater) for visiting supporters — at affordable regulated prices. Add standing terraces in virtually every Gästeblock, the Yellow Wall at Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park (the largest terrace in world football), Munich's gleaming Allianz Arena, and the punk soul of St. Pauli's Millerntor, and you have a league purpose-built for the traveling fan. The cards below map the Gästeblock (away block) at every Bundesliga ground.
Away blocks in the Bundesliga include standing terrace areas at most grounds. Ticket prices for away supporters are regulated by the DFL.
Compact 30,210-seat ground in an industrial city between Cologne and Düsseldorf. Away block at the south end with standing terrace and upper seating. S-Bahn from Köln HBF (~20 min). BayArena atmosphere has been electric since Leverkusen's run to the Bundesliga title in 2024. One of the most improved away experiences in German football.
75,000-seat cathedral of football, one of the world's most recognizable arenas. The Gästeblock is generous — up to 6,000 away supporters in the south end standing terrace and upper seats. U6 metro to Fröttmaning. The Schickeria ultras (home) in the north curve create epic atmosphere. Munich is one of the best cities in Europe — Marienplatz, Englischer Garten, beer gardens. Top away trip in world football.
81,365-seat ground — largest in Germany. The Südtribüne (Yellow Wall) holds 25,000 standing home fans and is the largest terrace in world football. Away fans are placed in the upper south tier directly above the Yellow Wall. An extraordinary experience — you'll be surrounded by 25,000 BVB fans immediately below. S-Bahn to Signal Iduna Park. Book months ahead.
Modern 54,000-seat ground (2004) just outside the city. Away section in the south end. Excellent facilities; one of Bundesliga's more spacious modern stadiums. S-Bahn from Mönchengladbach HBF (~5 min). Rhine-Ruhr region means easy access from Düsseldorf or Cologne (both ~30 min by train).
58,000-seat ground with one of the most passionate supporter cultures in Germany. Frankfurt fans are famous for traveling in massive numbers to away games — ironically, home allocation at Deutsche Bank Park is one of the more generous Gästeblocks. S-Bahn S7/S8/S9 direct from Frankfurt HBF (15 min). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is directly on the S-Bahn line.
Modern 34,700-seat stadium opened 2021 — state-of-the-art facilities on the edge of the Black Forest. Away fans in the north end. Freiburg im Breisgau is one of Germany's most charming university cities — cycling, vineyards, Black Forest hiking. Train from Basel (35 min) or Stuttgart (90 min). One of the more pleasant Bundesliga away trips.
Compact 27,599-seat old ground in the Ruhr Valley. Raw, atmospheric Bundesliga football in a working-class city. Away block in the south standing terrace. S-Bahn direct from Dortmund or Essen (~15 min). Bochum has a cult following; games here feel like real football — no frills, maximum passion.
Modern 30,150-seat ground in the small Rhine-Neckar town of Sinsheim. Away block in the east end. Hoffenheim (bankrolled by billionaire Dietmar Hopp) is considered an outsider club by many Bundesliga traditionalists. Train connections via Heidelberg (30 min) or Mannheim. Frankfurt or Stuttgart serve as practical bases.
Tiny 15,034-seat ground — smallest in Bundesliga. Holstein Kiel gained promotion in 2024 for their first-ever Bundesliga season. Away section in the south standing terrace. Train from Hamburg (~75 min) — Kiel is a historic port city on the Baltic Sea. The charm of an underdog club in a compact stadium — don't miss it while they're up.
47,069-seat modern ground in the former East Germany. Away fans in the south Gästeblock with a strong standing section. RB Leipzig is controversial in German fan culture (Red Bull-backed, no traditional supporter ownership). Tram from Leipzig HBF (~15 min). Leipzig itself is a vibrant, affordable cultural destination — Bach, post-industrial arts scene, great nightlife.
Modern 33,305-seat ground on the Rhine. Away section in the north end. Mainz 05 fans are known as friendly and open — one of the more welcoming Bundesliga matchday experiences for away supporters. Regional train from Frankfurt (35 min). Rhine wine country — combine with a Riesling tasting in the Rheingau.
Iconic 29,546-seat ground in the heart of Hamburg's Reeperbahn district. St. Pauli is football's most famous counter-culture club — left-wing, LGBTQ-friendly, anti-racist. Tiny away allocation in the north terrace. The atmosphere is like nothing else in Bundesliga. Walk from St. Pauli U-Bahn. One of the top five away experiences in German football.
Modern 30,660-seat ground in Augsburg — Germany's third-oldest city. Away section in the east end. Easy day trip from Munich (30 min by RE train). Roman heritage, Renaissance town hall, and excellent beer; Augsburg is a worthwhile stop on a Bavarian football trip.
60,449-seat stadium with a generous Gästeblock. One of the best Bundesliga atmospheres. Away fans in the south end — excellent facilities in a major modern stadium. Stuttgart HBF is 20 min by S-Bahn (S1/S2/S3). Stuttgart is the home of Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and superb Swabian cuisine. Highly recommended away trip.
Unique, atmospheric 22,012-seat ground in Köpenick forest. The most alternative Bundesliga experience: the club is member-owned, the stadium was partly built by fans themselves. Away block in the south terrace. S-Bahn to Köpenick then walk. Berlin is world-class for tourism. Union is one of German football's most cherished underdog stories.
42,100-seat ground on the Weser river — one of Bundesliga's most atmospheric venues. Away section in the north end. Bremen is a charming Hanseatic city with UNESCO-listed marketplace. Direct train connections from Hamburg (60 min) or Dortmund (90 min). Great Weser promenade for pre-match food and beer.
30,000-seat company town stadium — VW is the majority shareholder. Modern and well-equipped. Away section in the west end. Wolfsburg is a planned city; the main draw is the Autostadt (VW's car theme park) adjacent to the stadium. Direct ICE train from Berlin (90 min) or Hanover (30 min).
Tiny 15,000-seat ground — one of Bundesliga's smallest. Heidenheim's remarkable rise from the lower leagues to the Bundesliga is a fairytale story. Away section in the west terrace. Heidenheim is a small Swabian town; nearest airport is Stuttgart (90 min) or Nuremberg (60 min). A bucket-list Bundesliga trip while the club is in the top flight.
Bundesliga away section details are accurate for the 2024–25 season. Promotions and relegations change the club list annually — check the current Bundesliga table for the active 18-club roster. Away tickets must typically be purchased through your own club's official channels, not the home club's box office.